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Chat Pile Drops New Songs, Donates to Immigrant Justice

2/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chat Pile released two new songs, "Masks" and a Nirvana cover "Sifting," through Sub Pop.
A limited-edition 7" vinyl was announced in December.
The band donated $3,000 to DREAM Action OK, an immigrant justice organization.
Chat Pile released the 2024 solo album Cool World and the 2023 collaboration In The Earth Again with Hayden Pedigo.
Chat Pile's debut album God’s Country was released in 2022.

History

Historical Context

Sub Pop Records, founded in 1988 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman, played a pivotal role in popularizing the grunge movement, launching bands like Nirvana. By 2022, Chat Pile's album God’s Country echoed this legacy, showcasing music's enduring power to address social issues, as evidenced by their $3,000 donation to DREAM Action OK and a Nirvana cover, linking past and present advocacy efforts.

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Story summary

Chat Pile released two new songs, "Masks" and a Nirvana cover "Sifting," through Sub Pop.
A limited-edition 7" vinyl was announced in December.
The band donated $3,000 to DREAM Action OK, an immigrant justice organization.
Chat Pile released the 2024 solo album Cool World and the 2023 collaboration In The Earth Again with Hayden Pedigo.
Chat Pile's debut album God’s Country was released in 2022.

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